Through the looking glass
14/04/2022
According to polls, 40% plus of us don’t think Boris Johnson should resign over Party-gate. Frank McKenna offers his forthright thoughts on that in his Easter blog.
A week in America | 15 April 2022
14/04/2022
As high school seniors across the U.S. prepare for Prom, Martin Liptrot discusses how local businesses help out the next generation of workers, and how Corporate America could learn a thing or two from them.
Are we now living with COVID in the workplace?
07/04/2022
As the government has removed remaining domestic restrictions in England, Victoria looks at how businesses still need to comply with legal obligations relating to health and safety.
New Director of Place for Liverpool knows it’s a balancing act
07/04/2022
Longstanding Downtown member Dougal Paver of PR and public affairs advisors Merrion Strategy reviews our recent dinner with one the Liverpool Combined Authority’s new senior hires.
Labour needs to rediscover its common-sense gene
07/04/2022
Unless and until Labour rediscovers its common-sense gene around complex issues such as transgender rights, it will never be in government. Frank McKenna’s latest blog focusses on Keir Starmer’s discomfort over the ‘culture wars’ issue that has dominated media interviews with politicians in recent weeks.
A week in America | 08 April 2022
07/04/2022
In the latest view from America, Martin Liptrot discusses the cost of universities in the U.S. and Why Florida is offering incentives via The Lottery.
If it ain’t broke
06/04/2022
Jim thinks there is no need to privatise Channel Four which has become a force for good for the northern media industry. He also look back on this week thirty and forty years ago which brought turning points for the Conservative Party.
St George’s Hall
01/04/2022
Knowsley Lift Services look back on replacing the hydraulic goods lift in St George’s Hall.
Unfair dismissal is the new ‘whiplash’
31/03/2022
In his latest blog, Frank McKenna calls on the government to reform employment law legislation to protect businesses from vexatious claimants.
Burnham and Neville: The Dream team
31/03/2022
Jim gives his views on the leadership of Keir Starmer after two visits to Greater Manchester in a week by the Labour leader. He also asks why so few Chancellors make it to being Prime Minister.
General round up on some key updates in the Employment Legal timetable for 2022
31/03/2022
Victoria Brown highlights some of the important dates you need to be aware of to help you stay ship shape with your business admin and HR processes.
A week in America | 1 April 2022
31/03/2022
Martin Liptrot discusses why and how America is deep in the throws of the Great Resignation.